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He might only be 17-years-old, but Zac lives life to the fullest, and all while living with Down syndrome. He certainly doesn’t let it hold him back or slow him down in any way.

Butler: 16 Jordan Better Late than Never

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Galloway: 14 Zac Ability Knows No Bounds

Jordan Butler was 14-years-old before he slipped on a ballet shoe, but just seven short years later the Burpengary 21-yearold has received a coveted Melbourne City Ballet scholarship.

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Angels: 20 The Face II Face at Norths On November 3, one of Australia’s most iconic rock bands The Angels are bringing their anthemic rock ‘n’ roll to Norths Leagues & Services Club as part of their Face II Face tour.

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Maggie dent Mothering our Boys Words: Carin Pickworth Photos: Contributed

Renowned “queen of common sense” Maggie Dent will hold a sold-out parenting seminar at North Lakes this October 15 to celebrate the release of her book Mothering Our Boys which contains insightful tips to help readers build cooperative relationships with young boys in their care in a lighthearted way, with practical steps to help raise a respectful, responsible and happy man.

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he author, educator and parenting resilience specialist told Feature Magazine she has been a “champion of boys” for decades, not only as the mother of four sons, but as a high school teacher of almost two decades.

“There is a crisis in boys in the western world,” Maggie says. “It all comes down to the old code that we now know is shifting – the perception that the only way to raise a little boy to be a good man is to discipline them hard or else they’re just not going to come good.”

“It’s not true and it’s, frankly, damaging. We need to stop hitting and hurting and shaming our boys, and work out other ways to deal with things ourselves, so that they can too.”

Photo by: Samara Wheeldon Photography

The North Lakes seminar will cover off on the specifics of Maggie’s new book, and its contents will strike a “lightbulb” moment for parents who want to understand their boys better.

“With seminars like these the complete

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epiphanies are often experienced by the mothers of boys that had no brothers and really walked into the role with very little understanding,” Maggie says.

“The same goes for the mothers who did have brothers but who have styled their parenting on the unhealthy stereotypes about bringing up boys they carried forward from their own childhoods when there was an outdated understand of how to best get through to boys.”

And with tickets already all snapped up, it seems local mums clambered for their chance to see Maggie onstage.

And what about the dads?

Maggie says while the book’s title is aimed at mothers, its contents are geared towards anyone charged with caring for young boys, including fathers, teachers, aunties and family friends.

“The biggest takeaway we have seen

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Above: Maggie Dent with sons (left to right) Ben, James, Michael and Alex Dent.

for dads is the realisations they have about how their relationship with their own parents shaped the way they were bringing up their boys,” Maggie says.

“As part of the book I interviewed 1,600 men about the things they wished their own mothers did differently when parenting them, and the things they can pinpoint their mums did really well.

“The responses range from wishing their mum had taught them how to do the basics of housekeeping or wishing she’d let them express themselves like their sisters, to being thankful they were taught the ins and outs of social justice.”

The book contains insightful tips to help readers build cooperative relationships with young boys in their care in a light-hearted way, with practical steps to help raise a respectful, responsible and happy man.

Topics such as navigating tricky stages such as; toddlerhood, the fierce fours, the sensitive eights, puberty and 18+ will be covered, with Maggie drawing guidelines from her “discipline without damage” approach.

Maggie visited North Lakes State College in 2016 for her ‘Boys, Boys, Boys’ seminar and will be returning to the same venue from 7pm-9pm on October 15.

While tickets to Maggie’s local seminar are sold out, parents (and teachers) can find a go-to-guide of Maggie’s key articles, audios, videos and other resources at www.maggiedent.com.

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Golf Day Raises $10k for

Caboolture Community Action Caboolture More than 130 players took part in Caboolture Sports Club’s annual charity golf day held on July 20, raising a total of $10,864.15 which will be put towards the services that Caboolture Community Action (CCA) provides to the local community in need.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED FOR CHILDREN’S WEEK Burpengary

Volunteers are needed for The Burpengary Community Children’s and Family Fun Day to be held on October 20 during Children’s Week.

CCA President, Sharin Geeves, said the generosity of Caboolture Sports Club will be a vital enabler for the group’s programs over the next twelve months.

“The donation will allow us to purchase a second hand utility vehicle that will help us move, collect and distribute large items such as whitegoods, furniture, mattresses and beds,” Ms Geeves said.

“The money will also be used to fund CCA’s Homeless Breakfast program for the next 12 months.”

In the past twelve months, CCA’s assistance has reached more than 20,000 people in the local area, many of whom were children.

The non-government funded, independent and not-for-profit charity

is completely volunteer operated, and has a central focus on providing help to those in need in the Caboolture and immediate surrounding areas.

Other services they provide include basic food and groceries, locating low-cost rental accommodation, job searches and applications, and court support.

“We are proud to have been able to raise such a great total for this charity and want to thank all our sponsors and participants for their support,” said Caboolture Sports Club’s Sport & Community Manager, Tony Clarke.

EXTENDED TRADING HOURS AT TREASURE MARKETS Caboolture and Dakabin Both the Dakabin and Caboolture Treasure Markets have extended their operating hours as part of a three month trial.

“We want people reusing and recycling as much as they can and this message is being embraced more and more in our community,” she said.

Spokesperson for Asset Construction & Maintenance, Cr Adam Hain, said the announcement was in response to overwhelming community demand.

“With more options now to visit the Dakabin and Caboolture Treasure Markets, we hope to see more people coming along and seeing what trinkets they can pick up at a bargain.

“The Treasure markets have been incredibly popular and we keep hearing that people want to be able to shop here more than just the current Friday and Saturday openings,’” he said.

“So we have started trading six days a week from 10am to 2pm Tuesday through Sunday, meaning the Dakabin and Caboolture Treasure Markets will only be closed on Mondays.”

The trial period started on Tuesday 18 September and ends Saturday 15 December, but will be continued if the demand is there.

Division 7 Councillor Denise Sims said the changes would make visiting the tip more convenient for local residents and businesses.

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“If you haven’t been to the Treasure Markets they are well worth checking out. You’ll be surprised by the range and quality and blown away by the prices.”

The treasure markets are a hugely popular council initiative that started 16 years ago.

In that time thousands of tonnes of donated and second hand goods such as planks of timber, lounge chairs, kitchen sinks and bath tubs have been recycled.

Dakabin and Caboolture Treasure Markets will continue to accept donated items as per normal.

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Those who are able to help make this a special day where children can connect to their inner genius, create, play, read, dress up, join in games and activities and just have fun are encouraged to contact Irene from Creative Encounters on 0412 027 243 or email creativencounters@outlook.com.

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U3A PINE RIVERS MONTHLY SOCIAL AND INFORMATION DAY Petrie U3A Pine Rivers will hold their monthly Social and Information Day on Friday 19 October at Bray Hall, cnr Cooke and O’Loan Streets, Petrie, gathering at 9am for a 9.30am start, finishing at 11.30am.

The morning will feature their ever popular Fashion Parade with U3A members being the models. The clothes and accessories from Fashion on the Go will be on sale afterwards.

In a new twist, we have three male members modelling smart casual outfits from Lowes Menswear, Strathpine. These clothes will not be for sale afterwards.

To accommodate the Men’s Fashion Parade, the morning will start earlier at 9am.

Free admission - members and visitors are most welcome. Morning tea is available for a gold coin donation and there is always a raffle.

For further information, please phone the U3A Kallangur Centre on 3880 6677, call in at 1480 Anzac Avenue, Kallangur during opening hours Monday to Friday - 9am to 12 noon or visit website www.u3apinerivers.org.au Seniors can enquire about membership at the meeting.

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WATER PROJECT WINS AWARD Petrie

THE KALLANGUR SCOUT GROUP SCORES NEW SHED Moreton Bay Regional Council has granted a new community lease area to The Kallangur Scout Group, to store more equipment and accommodate membership growth in Murrumba Downs.

Spokesperson for Parks, Recreation and Sport Councillor Koliana Winchester said council’s community leasing program offered low-cost opportunities for over 250 community groups across the region to manage and utilise council’s facilities.

“This is another opportunity to deliver much-needed community space that encourages local residents to stay socially active,” she said.

“This is a brilliant example of how council continues to support organisations across the Moreton Bay Region and promote social inclusiveness in communities.

Above: Seqwater's Malcolm Densley and Unitywater Project Manager Colin Jackson accept the award

A project to connect 100,000 residents to the South East Queensland Water Grid has won the Engineering Construction award at the Project Management Achievement Awards, hosted by the Australian Institute of Project Management.

The Petrie Water Supply Upgrade, a joint project between Unitywater and Seqwater, has provided residents in Dakabin, North Lakes, Mango Hill, Kallangur, Murrumba Downs, Griffin, Petrie, Lawnton and Strathpine with a more secure water supply.

“I’m very happy that council has been able to assist the group and its members to ensure they continue to play an important part in providing social opportunities in our community.”

“In the past 12 months, the Kallangur Scout Group has seen a 50 per cent increase in membership to now boast more than 76 youth members aged 5-18 years,” she said.

“The Kallangur Scout Group is very active in our community engaging in events in and around the region including the Pine Rivers Show tent pitching, Skillorama Regional Scouting activity at Redcliffe, as well as numerous other group meeting nights around the Murrumba Downs area.

“I know the shed will make a huge difference to how the group can make use of the space at Murrumba Downs by safely securing all of their equipment, including four canoes and equipment trailer at one location instead of three different spots.”

NEW PROGRAM DELIVERS FREE TAFE FOR SCHOOL LEAVERS Mark Ryan MP has hailed the new program of Free TAFE for Year 12 graduates as a game changer for school-leavers.

Unitywater Executive Manager Sustainable Infrastructure Solutions Scott Barnes said they were thrilled the project had been recognised.

Mr Ryan said the Free TAFE program enables Year 12 graduates the opportunity to take up free-of-charge training in the year after they leave school.

“This was a significant $16.5 million project. It comprised three major construction projects including a 2.4km pipeline, that were seamlessly integrated to connect a large number of our customers to a more reliable water supply,” Mr Barnes said.

“This offer of Free TAFE, with almost 160 qualifications available, is a genuine game changer for young people in our region,” said Mr Ryan.

Mr Ryan said the Queensland Government will cover the full cost of TAFE in a high priority qualification delivered under this initiative. This means eligible Year 12 graduates will not pay any student contribution fees, although they may incur costs for related items such as uniforms and resources for apprentices and trainees.

“Receiving this award is testament to those who delivered this project.”

Seqwater General Manager Dan Spiller said, “We were proud to work with Unitywater on this project to improve water supply services for local customers.”

For more information about the Free TAFE program visit training.qld.gov.au/ freetafe, call Training Queensland on 1300 369 935 or email them at training@ det.qld.gov.au

“This new water supply scheme significantly increases water supply security for the Moreton Bay community with residents now connected to the Water Grid, which supplies bulk drinking water to most of South East Queensland.”

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Councillor for Division 7 Denise Sims said the tenancy, which builds on the group’s existing lease, would cater for the growing needs of the branch.

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JOIN THE WALK TO D-FEET MOTOR NEURONE DISEASE The Motor Neurone Disease Association of Queensland Inc. (MND Queensland) North Brisbane & Caboolture Support Group is hosting the very first Walk to D-Feet MND Redcliffe on Sunday 14 October at Suttons Beach Park

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Raising awareness on Motor Neurone Disease (MND) as well as vital funds are the two main aims of the event.

YOU BE THE JUDGE

Over 100,000 Film-Lovers Unite in Over 350 Cities across Six Continents to View and Vote on the Finalists’ Films in the 21st Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival.

This year, Manhattan Short received 1,565 entries from 73 countries from which nine finalists were selected.

headquarters and the winner will be announced at ManhattanShort.com on Monday October 8 at 10am EST.

These nine short films will screen more than 1,000 times in over 350 cities on six continents during the week of September 27 to October 7. The judges of these films are you, the audience.

To participate, simply attend one of two screenings held at Caboolture RSL. A midday matinee on Monday October 1 and an early evening show on Wednesday October 4.

Votes will be sent to Manhattan Short’s

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“Many walk participants get involved to support a loved one who is suffering from MND, or pay tribute to someone who has passed from this fatal neurological disease.”

With over 2,000 Australians living with MND, and two people dying daily from the illness, there is no known cause or cure.

“We are really excited that the Brisbane North & Caboolture MND Support Group are bringing this event to Redcliffe.

We’re looking forward to a lovely day by the breezy bay at Suttons Beach,” said MND Queensland Fundraising and Communications Manager, Jason Russo.

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On entry to each venue, you will be handed a ballot card that allows you to vote for the best short film and actor at the conclusion of the program.

“We are hoping for at least 100 participants to join the walk, to help us raise $10,000,” said an MND Qld Spokesperson.

Ticket prices range from $5 to $20 per person. For more information, or to book, contact Caboolture RSL reception on 5495 1699.

The directors and actors anxiously await your decision.

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“With only 7% of our work being funded by the government, events like the Walk to D-Feet MND are really important fundraisers for MND Queensland. We rely on community fundraising efforts so that we can provide Queenslanders affected by MND with support, advice and equipment - such as wheelchairs and communication devices - and also fund research into finding the cause, and a cure for MND.” Every registered walk participant receives a free t-shirt and there will be awards for highest fundraisers, top dog and more.

People can register online until midday Friday 12 October at www.mycause.com.au/events/ walk2dfeetmndredcliffe.

Registrations will also be open on the day from 9am with the walk commencing at 10am.

For more event information check the Facebook page www.facebook.com/ Walk2DFeetMNDQld/

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LLOWAY He might only be 17-years-old, but Zac lives life to the fullest, and all while living with Down syndrome. He certainly doesn’t let it hold him back or slow him down in any way.

Words: Sheree Hoddinett Main Photo: Pixels and Spice Photography

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ac Gallaway sure knows how to bust a move. With Michael Jackson’s timeless hit Beat It pouring out of the speakers, the Burpengary teen dances his heart out.

Zac’s love of dance is evident in the way he moves with timeless effort and skills mastered by years of hard work and practice.

It’s no surprise he has such amazing dance skills. Zac was a feature dancer this year at Creative Generation, a large scale onstage production with more than 1,500 participants.

“I love dancing,” Zac says. “Tap, ballet and hip hop. I’ve been dancing a long time.”

Dancing is just one of many achievements Zac has to his name. He lives a very active life, playing multiple sports and keeping as fit as possible. Soccer, cricket, basketball and athletics are just some of the activities you’ll see this confident young man tackle regularly, and earlier this year Zac’s talent on the soccer field saw him participate in the Special Olympics Australia National Games in Adelaide.

His team won silver, an accolade Zac is proud of but easily downplays.

Sally couldn’t be prouder of her son and everything he has already achieved so far. He was the miracle baby she was never meant to have, but he changed her life.

“He’s achieved so much more than I could have imagined,” she says. “He gives one hundred per cent all the time; school, sport, everything he puts his mind to.

“As a mum, I just want Zac to have anything in life that he can. For him to live as independently and happily as possible, that’s what every parent wants for their child…. and for him to be accepted.”

For Zac, living with Down syndrome doesn’t seem to faze him, but it’s a sentiment that goes for most things with this talented young man who is attending his final year of school at Caboolture Special School.

“I like to help my teammates and be nice to everyone,” he says. “I was very nervous because I had an injury - I had been kicked in the knee. I still played and it was nice to win.”

Fuelling his love of the sport is Zac’s cousin who plays premier league in New South Wales, and Zac wants to be just like him.

But there’s more to this young man than meets the eye. He might only be 17-years-old, but Zac lives life to the fullest, and all while living with Down syndrome. He certainly doesn’t let it hold him back or slow him down in any way.

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month in Australia, and Zac’s mother Sally is one person who wants to see the community hear more about life with Down syndrome.

Above: Zac performing at Creative Generation 2018 Photo: Atmosphere Photography

“I just want to help my family, hang out with my friends (and my girlfriend),” Zac says. “I want to get a job and help out at home. I finish school this year, which is a bit scary but it makes my mum sad.”

“For me, I try to get it out there as much as possible,” Sally says. “I would like everyone to know someone with Down syndrome.

But his aspirations are high and it seems there’s no holding Zac back. He would love to work in fitness after school, and he is also a big Zac Efron fan (must have something to do with the shared name).

“You celebrate the small achievements. But you see things through different eyes and you realise everyone is beautiful.

“I like what he does,” Zac says. “Things like High School Musical and The Greatest Showman, I love watching them. I want to meet him.”

“I don’t like to generalise but those living with Down syndrome are no different to you or me. And this is something that needs to be exploited more.”

The future is definitely bright for this local talent, so watch this space!

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Better Late Than Never for Burpengary Dancer

Jordan Butler Words: Carin Pickworth Photos: Contributed

Jordan Butler was 14-years-old before he slipped on a ballet shoe, but just seven short years later the Burpengary 21-year-old has received a coveted Melbourne City Ballet scholarship.

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ordan may have been a late starter, but his natural affinity for the craft and unwavering dedication to practice has seen him chosen as one of four scholarship recipients out of 600 hopefuls.

“My ultimate goal is to join a company in Europe,” Jordan says. “I’ve had teachers who have danced in Europe who are my inspiration. I would not be the dancer I am without what they have taught me.”

According to Jordan, his love for dancing was born during a trip to Vanuatu when he was seven which led to him picking up hip hop classes on his return. But he was not exposed to ballet until he had the option to choose it as a subject during high school at Mueller College.

Artistic Director of Melbourne City Ballet, Michael Pappalardo, says he has seen male dancers enter the industry as beginners as late as 16.

“As soon as I started ballet I said to my Mum, this is it, this is what I want to do,” Jordan says. “To me ballet is about flow and strength and peace.

I find it very calming.”

The scholarship is a dream come true for Jordan, who trained from the age of 14 at Five Star Dance Academy in North Lakes across several styles of dance. The odds were against him from the start.

“When I started at Five Star my classmates had been learning from the age of three,” Jordan says. “Here I was at fourteen, a beginner, and a boy.

“My family also didn’t grow up with the arts, so it was an unusual path for me to take, but when you work out what you want to do with your life you just do everything you can to get there.”

The scholarship program will see Jordan perform across Australia from January 2019, offering him the kind of exposure and training he will need to join international dance companies in the future.

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“While fourteen was late for Jordan to start ballet, it wasn’t too late,” Michael says. “Boys don’t often have as many options to participate in ballet as girls do when they are younger, so when they get to sixteen or so they make a choice to join up and that gives them their drive to succeed.”

Michael says Jordan’s scholarship will be “like a fulltime job”, with dance classes five days a week from 9:30am to 5:30pm.

“It makes for a hectic schedule,” Michael says, “but Jordan is more than capable.”

And Michael has a message for future hopefuls who are looking to follow in Jordan’s footsteps.

“It’s not luck,” Michael says.

“It’s hard work.”

Jordan has danced in several shows across Australia during 2018 so far, most recently starring at The Events Centre, Caloundra on the Sunshine Coast as part of the Madame Butterfly production.

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The Angels: Face II Face in Kallangur Words: Rebecca Fawcett-Smith Photo: Contributed

On November 3, one of Australia’s most iconic rock bands The Angels are bringing their anthemic rock ‘n’ roll to Norths Leagues & Services Club as part of their Face II Face tour.

After kicking off 2018 with a series of sell-out shows on the coveted Red Hot Summer Tour, The Angels set off on a national tour to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their groundbreaking album Face To Face. Now, by popular demand, The Angels are performing a second run of dates with the Face II Face tour.

Lead guitarist and founding member Rick Brewster says, “The Face To Face tour exceeded all expectations which is why we’re doing this second round. We sold out just about every venue and any that weren’t sold out were still

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packed to the rafters. It’s a bit like the old days.”

Released in 1978, the Face To Face album spawned a string of hits for The Angels including Take A Long Line which peaked in the national charts at #26, remaining there for 29 weeks, with the album itself staying in the charts for a year and a half.

“Face To Face was such a successful album,” says Rick. “There’s probably not too many people out there who don’t know at least one of the songs if not all of them. With the fortieth anniversary coming up, we thought it was a really good reason to tour it.”

Broken up into two sets, the first half of the Face II Face show features the album in its entirety, with the second set covering other classic Angels hits.

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“If all we did in the Face II Face show is play the whole Face To Face album we’d probably be crucified, because we haven’t played No Secrets, Face The Day or a whole lot of other songs. [Having the two sets] gives us an opportunity to really cover the best of what we’ve written over the years.”

To mark the 40th anniversary tours, the band completely re-recorded a 2018 limited edition double CD version of the album, featuring both studio and live recordings. Available only at the gigs, the album is certain to become a collector’s item.

“Re-recording the album took us two days. It was incredibly fast,’ says Rick.

“The thing about re-recording an album is all the arguments were

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done forty years ago, so there’s no question of how the song should go, or how the arrangements or melody should go. That was all thrashed out in Albert Studios forty years ago.

“Having said that, there’s always some evolution in songs. If you play them for a long time things develop on stage and that’s true of probably just about every song - there’s some small change from the original.”

Named one of the five greatest guitar players in Australian history by Australian Guitar Magazine in 2012, Rick struggles to pick his favourite Angels track to play live.

“It’s difficult,” he says. “I probably enjoy playing Outcast. That’s just my bent. I like the left-of-centre stuff. But I love playing Take A Long Line and Marseilles as well.”

The longest standing member of the band, Rick has had front row seats to the evolution of the group, which first featured Doc Neeson (lead vocals), Rick and his brother John (guitar), Graham ‘Buzz’ Bidstrup (drums), and Chris Bailey (bass).

Of the current line-up which features Dave Gleeson (lead vocals), Rick (lead guitar), John (rhythm guitar and vocals), Nick Norton (drums), and John’s son Sam (bass), Rick says, “The current line-up has been going now for seven and a half years and it’s so good. Dave Gleeson up front is amazing, and with Nick on drums and John’s son Sam (who took over the bass after Chris Bailey passed away), it’s an amazing band. We’re really looking forward to this second leg and getting up your way.”

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CREATING ADULTS OF THE FUTURE IT ALL BEGINS IN PREP AT THE LAKES COLLEGE! The Lakes College College Street, North Lakes QLD 4509 Ph (07) 3491 5555 | Fax (07) 3491 5599 Email info@thelakescollege.com.au Website www.thelakescollege.com.au

The 4C’s of 21st education – Critical thinking, Collaboration, Communication and Creativity are the foundational skills needed in the 21st workplace and the Prep students at The Lakes College are already on the way to being successful future entrepreneurs.

When we think of young children, ensuring Creativity is alive and well seems to be a fairly easy task yet it is just the opposite. Children have astonishing capability and talents and yet the modern schooling system which we see in most schools, while engaging and fast paced, often tends to inadvertently crush the creative juices of its youngest students as teachers strive to meet year level benchmarks set out by the Australian Curriculum. The challenge is to still meet these educational expectations while at the same time encouraging high level creativity that should come naturally to all children. The Lakes College has found that balance and continues to carry out extensive research in the area of creativity to ensure we are equipping our students with the skills they need for future success.

Our extensive Arts program which commences in Prep at The Lakes College, and comprises music (including the learning of an instrument), dance, drama and visual arts

certainly engages our young students and encourages their creative expression. Creativity at The Lakes College is further enhanced by our STEM program (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) which encourages all Primary students to create original, valuable ideas to solve problems, either working collaboratively with classmates or alone. The results have been nothing short of amazing and the students love it!

Children aren’t frightened of making mistakes at The Lakes College, in fact they all recognise the importance of getting it wrong as part of the creative process. This simple change in mindset has had a profoundly positive impact on the creativity of our students as they are free to explore, test hypothesis, refine processes and try again.

At The Lakes College, we provide holistic education which promotes the development of every part of every child. Picasso once said “all children are born artists. The problem is to remain an artist as we grow up”. Picasso would be very proud of our students. We certainly are.

Mrs Sharon Lollback HEAD OF PRIMARY

Whip Cracking

Champion Colin Erbacher Visits Narangba Words and Photo: Rebecca Fawcett-Smith

It was tools down for Packer Leather staff when champion whip cracker Colin Erbacher visited the Narangba factory to perform a whip cracking demonstration showcasing the company’s high performance kangaroo leather, K-Whip.

Fifth year sponsors of The Packer Leather Stockwhip Challenge at the Royal Queensland Show (Ekka), Packer Leather Chairman of the Board, Lindsay Packer, invited Colin to perform for staff after meeting him at this year’s event.

“Colin was there as a judge, and whilst the other judges were adding up the scores, Colin did a little fill-in whip cracking display which was quite impressive,” explains Packer Leather International Marketing Manager Mark Hourigan.

“Lindsay approached Colin about coming to the factory to put on a demo for the staff, because for a lot of the staff here they’ve worked on and produced the leather that goes into the whips, but like a lot of us they have never actually seen it plaited into a whip, let alone cracked.”

Using custom made whips fashioned from K-Whip, Packer Leather’s premium quality, veg tanned and drum stuffed kangaroo leather ideally suitable for whip making and braiding, Colin thrilled the gathered crowd with a variety of single and double handed whip cracking routines including cracking a pair of whips to the tune of Waltzing Matilda.

“What I’m trying to do [by having Colin here] is make a connection between what the staff are making and where the product goes into, and to show the staff that they are a part of that rather than it being abstract,” says Lindsay.

Discussing Colin’s demonstration, Factory Worker Beryl says, “It’s great to see the actual end result of a product that our leather goes into, and to see the whips used so well by the champion that Colin is was amazing. It helps us understand a bit more what we’re working on.”

Whip cracking since 2009, Colin has won the Men’s Outback Whip Cracking Championships at Winton’s Outback Festival since 2011, and has won The Man from Snowy River Bush Festival Open Men’s Bushman’s Whipcrack Competition in 2015, 2016 and 2018.

“It’s amazing what you can end up doing with good leather,” says Colin. “I used to use cow hide, but these whips are incredible. They crack unbelievably.

A flick of the wrist and bang! Out they go.”

Over 5,000 whips a year are made using kangaroo leather produced by Packer Leather.

“Our traditional veg tanned kangaroo leather is a firm favourite of whip makers and plaiters across the country,” says Graham Packer, International Marketing Director for Packer Leather. “It’s pleasing to be part of such a worthwhile and traditional craft.”

Colin’s prized collection of whips are made primarily by Tasmanian master whip maker, Simon Martin, whose whips are used and recommended by World Champion Whip Cracker, Ben Hughes.

“I’ve had a few of the best whip crackers in Australia have a crack at them for only a minute, and they want to buy them off me straight away,” says Colin.

“They are so finely tuned.”

“Our kangaroo leather is recognised as the premium leather for whips,” adds Mark Hourigan, “so much so that in times of high demand people are prepared to wait to get their K-Whip from us.”

K-Whip is available at the Packer Direct Leather Shop located at 101 Boundary Road, Narangba.

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DOUBLE JACK ARE BACK Words: Carin Pickworth Photo: Fiona Carmichael, Fifotos

Renowned two-piece cover band Double Jack planned to retire when they played a New Year’s Eve gig in 2017. But they didn’t last long on hiatus, returning to their well-worn stomping ground of Narangba Valley Tavern to reconnect with fans, and their passion.

But crowd favourites aren’t always the band’s favourites, as it seems.

“We felt like something was really missing in our lives after a few months off,” vocalist Simon Vermeulen says. “We were worn out and we needed a break, but we will never stop again. We will be Double Jack until the end of our days.”

It’s a gruelling schedule for Vermeulen and guitarist Tommy Drake. The pair work as council officers during the day and moonlight as rock stars at night – morphing into anyone from Jimmy Barnes or John Farnham to Van Morrison with a songs list featuring favourites like Brown Eyed Girl, Flame Trees and Two Strong Hearts.

Double Jack has been around for eight years, and has managed to attract a loyal crew in that time – with their schedule booked out until February 2019. But despite current success, the Narangba Valley Tavern will always hold a special place in their heart.

“That’s where we got out first ever gig,” Vermeulen says.

“We were trying so hard to get managers to put us on and then the guy at Narangba Valley decided to give us a go and it was the best news we’d ever had.

“We play Khe Sanh every single gig but I have to say, it’s a real effort to sing,” Vermeulen says. “Not just the lyrics but the fact that the music barely leaves time for you to take a breath. Everyone loves that song and we will always play it but it does take it out of me.”

And any Guns N’ Roses fans heading down to see Double Jack at the Narangba Valley Tavern on October 13 and 14 or December 15 and 16 will be pleasantly surprised by their rendition of Sweet Child O’ Mine.

Guitarist Drake has painstakingly learned every note of every guitar solo Slash plays in the famous ditty - going so far as to purchase the same guitar as Slash - and the result is worth seeing.

“He sounds exactly like Slash,” Vermeulen says. “It’s authentic and the crowd loves it.”

Check out Double Jack’s gig guide, songs list and booking options at www.doublejack.com.au

“To this day we get the best sound in that room. We will always stay loyal to that place.”

Double Jack – a name conjured up when Vermeulen and Drake were drinking just that – play a plethora of cover songs from the 60’s through to today, but there’s a certain track that always gets the crowd pumping.

“John Farnham, You’re the Voice,” Vermeulen says. “We got requests for it and we put it together and it always goes off.”

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SWING INTO GOLF Words: Tim Vetter Photo: Rebecca Fawcett-Smith

and ply his trade at North Lakes Resort Golf Club. Now specialising in junior development, Lane runs midweek and weekend coaching sessions at North Lakes.

“I incorporate a lot of games into it, so most of the juniors don’t even realise they’re learning,” he said.

“Most of the kids can understand their strengths as players after about a year, and from then on it’s about developing that to help them get the best out of their game.

“Coaching is very rewarding. It’s like helping someone with a jigsaw puzzle. Most of the time the missing piece is right in front them, but a small piece of information prevents them from finding it.

Above: PGA Professional and coach, Nigel Lane

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ide open fairways. Sunshine.

Fresh air. The satisfying thud of a perfectly struck drive.

The bragging rights that come with sinking a long putt.

If golf sounds appealing but you’re not sure how to get into it, you’re worried about your ability level, or joining fees are holding you back, then there’s never been a better time to pick up the clubs and get out and experience it.

Golf Month is an event held all over Australia during October, with activities for people of all ages that are new to the sport, or looking to get back into it after a break.

PGA Professional and coach, Nigel Lane, is encouraging people to head to the Golf Month website and find events in their area to get involved.

“This really is a fantastic initiative, supported by the PGA, Australian Ladies Professional Golf (ALPG), and all the state bodies,” he said. “The aim is to get people involved that have thought about playing golf, but

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are not sure what it involves or how to get started.

“Golf is hard, and it can take years before you realise your own potential.

With so much information out there, it can be difficult to see the open fairways because of the trees, so the only way to find out is to start somewhere.

“Start with nine holes and don’t keep score. Have a beverage and a laugh at yourself and your mates – make it enjoyable. You can build on your game from there.”

Lane was awarded PGA membership in 1993, and started coaching soon after that. After launching a full-time playing career, he won consecutive Queensland Order of Merit titles in 1998 and 1999, before being forced to retire in 2000 due to a foot condition that still prevents him from standing for long periods of time.

After a stint in the US and spending 10 years in England learning the art of coaching, he returned to Queensland to live in Scarborough

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“Very rarely does a player need a total overhaul. My role is to help people more fully understand their game, and suggest simple ways they can improve. I’m a golf junkie, and I always wanted to help (even to the annoyance of my friends) when I was growing up.”

Lane says that despite a slight drop in playing numbers, golf in Australia is in a healthy state.

“Aussies are by far the best golfers in the world when it comes to handicaps, with the average club golfer playing off a 15 – both men and women. I believe this is because Australian clubs organise multiple competitions each week, unlike many other countries. I think with a bit more sponsorship and some more televised tournaments the game here will grow substantially.”

For details on private lessons or group clinics with Lane, call 0449 541 616 or email nigellane@pgamember.org.au.

To get involved with Golf Month, head to https://www.golf.org.au/ golfmonth.

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Ocean View Estates Words: Rebecca Fawcett-Smith Photos: Contributed

Among the rolling hills of the scenic Mt Mee Road tourist drive, husband and wife team, Thomas and Kate Honnef, have eked out a multi-award winning wine, food and tourism business at Ocean View Estates.

degrees temperature. Because our temperatures aren’t as high and spikey as down on the lower country or out west a bit further, our fruit ripens a touch slower and that helps us to retain flavour.”

A member of the Queensland Tourism Awards Hall of Fame, Ocean View Estates is a local success story born from passion, perseverance and Thomas’ German winemaking heritage.

But it’s not all about the wine. In 2007, Ocean View Estates became a fine dining destination with the opening of their full-service, à la carte restaurant, and last year a second dining space - The Binary – opened for functions. Overseen by Head Chef Tony Tierney who grew up in “Australia’s salad bowl” the Lockyer Valley, guests enjoy haute cuisine made from local produce.

“My grandparents and my great grandparents had a vineyard and winery along the Mosel in a town near Koblenz, and my mum and dad come from the wine growing Rhine region,” says Thomas, Chief Winemaker and Owner (pictured below). “Dad was always brewing, fermenting and making something when I was a kid, so it’s a little bit in my blood,” he chuckles.

On the gentle slopes of the estate where dairy cows once grazed, Thomas applies his viticulture know-how to Ocean View Estates’ Chardonnay, Viognier, Shiraz and Ruby Cabernet grape varieties.

“We started very small,” says Thomas. “In 1998 we picked some sites to do a trial plot up the back section of the property on a nice northern site and planted some vines.

They looked like they were going pretty well, so we built the first winery shed which was used to then make our first wine in 2002.”

Celebrating their twentieth anniversary this year, Ocean View Estates now produce 30 tonnes of grapes and 30,000 bottles of their estate-produced wines annually; all grown, made and sold onsite.

“Our dishes have a modern Australian Japanese influence,” says Tony. “My dad is from Ireland, so I try and incorporate a bit of the Irish influence as well. It’s very European cooking.”

In 2016, craft beer was added to the estate’s Cellar Door menu, when Thomas’ and Kate’s daughter, Hannah, took on the role of Head Brewer.

“We started this whole project of Ocean View Estates with the question, why would anyone want to come up here and taste, or drink or buy our wine?” says Thomas.

“We knew we had to create a point of difference and an experience, and that’s what we’ve done.”

For more information visit www. oceanviewestates.com.au.

“For us, [our production] is about quality and flavours rather than driving quantity,” says Thomas. “If we need to get more wine in such as Merlot or Verdelho which we don’t produce here, we’ll buy it from local growers in Stanthorpe and the South Burnett region.”

With a history in biochemistry, Thomas understands the delicate balance of art and science that winemaking demands.

“There’s a few little unique things on this site for growing grapes that helps us produce some really beautiful fruit, especially our vignettes which are our flagship line.

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“Being only 30 kilometres off the coast and 450 metres above sea level, we get a very high level coastal influence and lose five

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How Does Acupuncture Work?

WORDS: Katrina Webb, Zen Chi Natural Therapies & Wellness Centre

Acupuncture is becoming increasingly popular in western society, but many people still aren’t aware of how it works or the ways in which it can help a multitude of problems.

Musculoskeletal pain is possibly the most common reason people present to me; there have been a number of studies showing the effectiveness of acupuncture in helping to eliminate and manage symptoms. In fact, the American College of Physicians recently released a study recommending acupuncture over the use of pain killers for the treatment of back pain! Why? Well, a modern scientific explanation is that the insertion of the tiny needles into acupuncture points has an effect on the nervous system. Your nervous system then releases chemicals and hormones into your muscles and tissues; these chemicals can change how you experience pain, and stimulate your body’s own natural healing abilities.

The Chinese medicine explanation I like to give is that illness or pains arise when your body is out of balance for whatever reason. Therefore while pain may be the most prevalent complaint I see, I also regularly employ acupuncture to treat anxiety, women’s health and fertility, migraines and insomnia to name a few. A person’s health and wellbeing relies on harmony and balance both in the mind and body. For this reason I use acupuncture holistically to help with not just the signs and symptoms you’re experiencing, but the underlying cause of the problem too.

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Halloween Kids Party Petrie

Come down to the Petrie Hotel for a Ghoulish Night of Fun with Our Kids Halloween party. From face painting to games and prizes to be won.

Every kids meal purchased on the night will receive a free Halloween party bag!

A spooky colouring in competition will be happening on the night as well as games & best of all we will be choosing a best dressed boy and best dressed girl on the night!

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MMADD FESTIVAL 2018

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Narangba Valley State High School’s annual MMADD Festival is the ultimate Arts event for all the family.

Whatever your level of artistic skill, this festival will have you bursting with excitment. A hugh variety of free workshops, activities and incredible main stage performances and programs.

Don’t miss this celebration of music, media, art, dance and drama.

So leave the cooking to us this Halloween and get the kids dressed up and bring them down to The Petrie Hotel for a fun night!

Narangba Valley State High School Harris Avenue, Narangba 10am to 4pm

Petrie Hotel 2 Dayboro Road, Petrie 5.30pm to 8.30pm Cost: As per menu Book Now on 3285 2201

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The 2nd Annual

Moreton Kids Festival

Strathpine

Pine Rivers Park Strathpine will be transformed into a world dedicated to kids. Families will be treated to free rides, live stage shows, activities, workshops, craft and face painting, roving performers, wildlife encounters, food trucks, market stalls and more.

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The Mrs Browns Boys D’Tribute Show

Caboolture

A two course dinner and show full of laughs as Mrs Brown entertains with her crazy antics and naughty one liners.

David Mitchell is the mastermind of impersonations and he includes in this act: Elvis, Roy Orbison Willie Nelson, Stevie Wonder to name just a few!

Caboolture RSL 3 Hasking St, Caboolture Doors 6.00pm | Meals 6.30pm Show 7.00pm $25 Members | $30 non Members Allocated seating Tickets on sale from RSL Reception

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Gather your friends, grab some tickets and get ready to play some Bingo!!

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Narangba Valley Tavern Balls Out from 8pm Book Table: 3491 1000 $5 per game, cash prizes!

Bring your picnic blankets, camping chairs and all the family to the FREE Outdoor movies brought to you by Moreton Bay Regional Council and Kurwongbah State School.

There will be lots of free family fun including an outdoor disco, jumping castle, sausage sizzle, drinks and more.

The movie Ferdinand will start at 6.30pm

For program and ticket information visit www.visitmoretonbayregion.com.au/ whats-on/events/moreton-kids-festival Pine Rivers Park 125 Gympie Road, Strathpine 9am to 4pm

Free Outdoor Movie Night

The fabulous Vollie LaVont will be joining Narangba Valley Tavern for Bingo in October!

Kurwongbah School Oval Frenchs Road, Petrie 4.30pm to 8.30pm Movie starts at 6.30pm

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Children’s and Family Fun Day

Burpengary

This is a special day where children can connect to their inner genius, and where they can create, play, read, dress up and join in games and activities and have fun. It’s a day where children can be anyone they want to be!

Activities for the day include a variety of crafts, dress ups and imaginary play, face painting, play dough, bubble blowing, hula hoops and other games and competitions, storytelling, BYO Camera Photo Booth, sausage sizzle, dance and other demonstrations, raffles and much more.

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Chrome Bar Bonanza 2

Kurwongbah

The Chrome Bar Bonanza at Lakeside Park is open to all vehicles originally built with chrome bars. It doesn’t matter if they have been removed or painted over! With over three hours of cruising throughout the day, Show n’ Shine, 1/8th mile drags and kids entertainment it’s a great day out!

If you have a chrome bar classic bring it along for a great family day out at Lakeside Park!

For ticket and program information visit qldraceways.com.au/enthusiasts/ theme-days/chrome-bar-bonanza-2 Lakeside Park Lakeside Road, Kurwongbah 9.30am to 4pm

Creative Encounters Burpengary Hall 111 Station Road, Burpengary Entry: Gold Coin Donation 10am to 3pm

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Celebrating World Expo ‘88

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elive the sights, sounds and memories of Brisbane’s coming-of-age on the world stage, World Expo 88, at Caboolture Historical Village’s Celebrate 88! event on October 28.

Celebrating the 30th anniversary of Brisbane’s defining moment, Caboolture Historical Village will take visitors on a walk down memory lane commencing with a free unveiling ceremony of the recently restored, Ken Done designed, Expo 88 AUSTRALIA sign.

Relocated from Arethusa College earlier this year, the sign has been painstakingly restored to its former glory by an army of Village volunteers. Originally positioned at the VIP Entrance/Pavilion Exit of the Australia Pavilion, the long single line of 5.3 metre high letters spelling out Australia was one of the most photographed artworks at Expo, and Village visitors will have the opportunity to have their photo taken professionally in front of the iconic sign.

Following the grand unveiling, Caboolture Historical Village will host a Village Celebration, and at discounted entry prices of just $10 per adult and $5 per child, guests can enjoy a five hour extravaganza celebrating Expo’s cultural diversity and sociable festivity.

Crowds will once again be wowed by entertainers from Expo 88’s original roving entertainment agency, Izit Entertainment, with a butterfly stilt walker, flowerpot men and garden gnomes all set to roam the Village.

The sentimental at heart will delight in the treasure trove of Expo memorabilia on display throughout the Village, from the bright yellow uniforms of Expo’s hosts/hostesses, to souvenirs of Expo’s Akubra-wearing platypus mascot ‘Expo Oz’ and everything in between. You’ll even find an original Expo toilet block!

No homage to Expo 88 is complete without a passport, so just as children took a whirlwind trip around the world getting passports stamped at various Expo pavilions, kids and adult at Celebrate 88! can complete a special Expo 88 inspired passport as they explore the Village.

The event’s multicultural flavour will continue in the Expo 88 inspired food court, while over at The Village Hotel, guests who once downed steins at Expo’s German Pavilion can reminisce over a cold beer at the German Beer Garden hosted by Caboolture Rotary.

Live music will be provided

by Rockabilly Stunt Masters, The Colt Seavers Band, who will play popular music and covers from the era.

And if that’s not enough to get your foot tapping, while exploring all that Celebrate 88! has to offer, keep an ear out for the unmistakeable strains of the chicken dance, and you’ll soon be dancing like it’s 1988 at Expo’s Munich Festhaus.

To keep up to date like Caboolture Historical Village’s Facebook page.

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eat & drink MEET THE OWNERS

What is one menu item at Gloria Jean’s Coffees Burpengary that everybody should try?

Troy Whalley and his wife, Amba, purchased the Gloria Jean’s Coffees Franchise in December 2011. We took a moment to speak to Troy about their journey.

“It’s hard to narrow it down to just one as it is all great, but my favourite coffee is the Irish Nut Cream. As for food, it would have to be any one of the Stone Baked Turkish rolls we sell that we make fresh daily in store.”

What made you decide to become a Gloria Jean’s Coffees Franchise Partner?

What is your favourite Gloria Jean’s Coffees blend and why?

“I was a Clearance Diver in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) for over 21 years, and on discharge I knew I wanted to be my own boss. Amba was also in the RAN for a period of time which is where we met.

When she discharged she also ran her own small business in Sydney, so it seemed like the logical next step as we had some prior experience in small business.”

“We have two blends in store - Original and Sereno. My favourite is Original as it is a dark roast with a very strong, rich and robust flavour.”

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How did you get involved in the coffee/ food business?

“We loved Gloria Jean’s coffee and had made plans leading up to my discharge date to purchase a franchise. We wanted to own a coffee shop but not on the level where you require a chef et cetera so Gloria Jean’s was the perfect fit for us.”

@NVTavern Our Bar & Grill boasts a 250 seated restaurant with kids outdoor playground and kids electronic play area. With a large menu designed to cater for all tastes and daily deals to meet everyone’s needs.

Address: 37-47 Golden Wattle Drive, Narangba Contact: 3491 1000 Online: www.narangbatavern.com.au

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Gloria Jean’s Coffees was launched in Australia almost 20 years ago. What (in your opinion) sets it apart?

“We have very strict guidelines to follow when extracting coffee and [if we don’t follow them] the coffee will taste bitter or burnt. On average we throw out over one litre of coffee a day which equates to approximately 16 regular coffees or $80.00 minimum in sales because the coffee isn’t up to our standard. We want to ensure our guests are getting what they are paying their hard earned money for.”

@ValleyCoffeeNarangba A relaxed family atmosphere to enjoy Merlo coffee, a selection of teas, cakes and freshly prepared light meals.

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Swim Schools Curb Drowning with FREE Lessons Local swim schools St Peter’s Aquatic Centre, Caboolture Pool and Fitness Centre, North Lakes Aquatic Centre, Swimtikes Family Swim School, Burpengary Aquatics, Little Fish Swim School, Shapland Swim School Morayfield and Bribie Island Aquatic Centre have got behind national Learn2Swim Week and are offering free swimming lessons for local children under five, in a bid to curb childhood drowning.

The Importance of Exercise for Brain Health with Ageing Words: Moreton All Body Care

We all know that exercise is good for us, but did you know how good it is as we age, especially for our brain health? exercise in the gym).

Darren Tribbeck from Poolwerx Burpengary and Anthony Spicer from Poolwerx Bribie Island, the company behind the week-long event, said the response from local swim schools had been fantastic and he was urging parents to take advantage of the free swimming lessons for their under-fives.

Perform additional resistance training (also known as strength training) at least twice a week. This should also be combined with daily tasks that help improve muscle strength.

“Last year there were tragically 29 drowning deaths in children aged 0-4 years, with three quarters of these deaths resulting from a fall into the water.

Undertake activities that help improve or maintain balance and reduce the risk of falls, such as walking heel-to-toe or rocking onto heels and toes (ensuring safety by doing exercises near a table or a chair).

“That is why it is so important to familiarise kids with water at an early age and swimming lessons can provide under-fives with the lifesaving skills they need to know to get themselves out of trouble.”

Mr Tribbeck said Learn2Swim Week was helping to get the message across to parents that children can begin water familiarisation lessons from as early as 4-6 months of age and that by 18 months of age, children who have attended regular swimming lessons have the skills they need to get themselves safely back to the side of the pool.

“The free swimming lessons our local swim schools are providing during Learn2Swim Week give parents the opportunity to get their under-fives familiar with water and see firsthand the benefits of teaching them lifesaving water skills.”

Program ambassador Laurie Lawrence from Kids Alive - Do the Five has once again partnered with Poolwerx to deliver the initiative, and said local swim schools were once again showing they were at the forefront of water safety awareness in young children.

“Learn2Swim Week has been running for four years now and each year we get more and more swim schools participating,” Laurie said.

“Local swim schools are helping us to reach our goal of zero drownings in under-fives and I encourage all parents with children under five to take advantage of this fantastic opportunity.”

This year Learn2Swim Week will run from 2 - 9 October. Parents can visit http:// learn2swimweek.com/ to find out more.

The initiative is supported by all the major industry associations AUST SWIM, ASSA, SWIM Australia.

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Only until now has there been a specific guideline designed by the University of Melbourne and supported by the Dementia Collaborative Research Centre (DCRC) that outlines the amount of exercise for older adults to incorporate into their daily lives.

With no specific medications currently available to protect the brain from decline, physical activity is an important aspect of maintaining brain health, along with other lifestyle factors like having a healthy diet, staying mentally active and maintaining an active social life.

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remember to slowly build up over time and always consult your GP to ensure you have no pre-existing health conditions that would hinder you from exercising.

The guidelines are designed with brain health in mind, but can also help with other health benefits, including overall wellbeing, improved mental health, better physical health and better management of other health conditions.

Aim to do at least 150 minutes per week of moderate or 90 minutes of vigorous aerobic physical activity. This should be combined with trying to be physically active during daily tasks.

Moderate is defined as a level of intensity at which one starts to sweat and needs to breathe a bit harder (like fast walking, swimming or bike riding).

Vigorous is more intense and involves feeling out of breath (activities could include running, very fast swimming or aerobic

Talk to a GP (or physiotherapist or exercise physiologist) before changing your physical activity routine to ensure that your plan is safe and takes your medical history into account.

These guidelines have been designed in particular for older Australians who are worried about their memory and other aspects of their thinking as they age. This concern is common and often described as subjective cognitive decline (SCD).

When assessed medically (for example in a memory clinic), many people with SCD have normal cognition for their age, but some experience objective changes.

This often leads to a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (MCI). The changes noticed are not severe enough to cause significant problems with daily tasks and are not the same as dementia.

However, both SCD and MCI are associated with an increased risk of developing cognitive decline or dementia in the future.

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The power of

READING Words: Karen Carter

LEARNING ABOUT

OXFORD

Above: All Souls College has a magnificent quadrangle, seen from the gate.

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ust over an hour north of London, Oxford has been a centre of learning for almost a thousand years.

Many influential people have been educated here; its list of graduates includes statespersons, writers, artists and leaders of industry.

While touring the city by bus and by foot, I learned a wide range of details which add depth and colour to the visual beauty of classic old buildings, immaculate gardens and charming old pubs and cafes. In the space of a few hours it’s possible to visit places that have shaped the lives of many famous people.

When J. R. R. Tolkien was writing The Lord of the Rings, he would meet C. S. Lewis at The Eagle and Child pub and chat about The Chronicles of Narnia. Many scenes from Harry Potter movies have been filmed in Oxford, and several murder mysteries and detective shows are based in Oxfordshire, including Inspector Morse, Lewis, Endeavour and Midsomer Murders. In their early acting years, Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor first performed together on stage here, and later funded a new theatre at Oxford Playhouse, thanks to their wealth generated in Hollywood.

The Oxford English Dictionary was painstakingly compiled here, taking a team of editors over seventy years to define more than 400,000 words; the most comprehensive record of the English language. Further back in

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Being able to read and comprehend is possibly the most valuable skill we can ever learn. It keeps us in touch with the world and allows us to interact with, and understand what is going on around us. Reading gives us the power to investigate, to question, understand and apply our learning. Reading just for sheer pleasure not only entertains us; it enables us to escape in our minds and fires our imaginations. Reading is often a springboard to boundless inspiration and creativity.

A love of reading should be encouraged and developed right from infancy. Read, read, and read to your child right from when they are born! Share books, enjoy the rhythm of language, the pictures and the stories. If reading is valued in the home and given priority as a crucial skill, then very few children will have difficulty with reading; it becomes second nature to them. By the middle of first grade your child should be able to read at least 100 common words and know their lettersound relationships well enough to read simple books. From then on, their reading skills should continue to blossom and develop to match their age and maturity.

Learning sight words is often a source of stress for students and parents alike. However automatic recognition of an ever expanding bank of sight words will enable a student to concentrate more fully on other aspects of reading such as pace, fluency, expression and above all comprehension, which is after all the purpose of all reading. There are many and varied ways to assist your child to learn their sight words and most schools have their preferred way to teach them. At the end of the day it doesn’t matter how a child learns them, just as long as they do.

Ask your child’s teacher for some tips and strategies to assist with sight word mastery. Queensland Department

of Education and Training also has a wonderful app called ‘Out and About’ which has some fun ideas on how to help young children get started on their initial sight words.

I am always saddened when I see a child struggling with reading and their confidence is lost. Reading and comprehension are needed across all subject areas of the curriculum. It follows then that all students should be able to apply their reading and comprehension skills effectively to fully participate in each subject.

Failure in many subjects can often be traced back to poor reading and comprehension skills.

Once confidence is lost children often become introverted and believe they cannot cope. The good news is that a struggling child can be taught to read and comprehend well. Obviously the earlier a problem is identified the easier it is to take steps to rectify it. The key thing is, don’thesitate when you suspect your child has a reading difficulty. Trust your judgement. Seek help from your child’s school or consider extra tuition from a qualified teacher. Although reading problems are best addressed when caught at a young age, it’s never too late to help anyone with reading difficulties regardless of their age.

Always encourage your child to read and praise all efforts by them.

Surround them with books they enjoy and that interest them. Make sure your child sees that reading is a vital and valued skill in your home. Walt Disney summed it up nicely: ‘There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate loot on Treasure Island!’

Karen Carter, Co-Director at Kip McGrath Education Centre Burpengary, provides professional tuition by qualified teachers in Maths and English for Primary and Secondary students. Visit www.kipmcgrath. com.au/burpengary or phone 3888 2332 for a free assessment.

history during the seventeenth century civil war, the monarchists were based in Oxford, thereby enhancing its importance to the royal family. Curiously, its modern survival may be thanks to Adolf Hitler, who reportedly aimed to live in nearby Blenheim Palace after the war. Whether this is true, or perhaps the Nazis respected this centre of learning; Oxford was not bombed in the war.

Oxford is no stranger to controversy either. After obtaining extraordinary wealth in Africa, Cecil Rhodes funded a scholarship that has benefited thousands of students for more than a century, including Bill Clinton and Bob Hawke. Today’s historians identify Rhodes as a colonist, and many students argue that his statue should be removed from Oriel College, as it could be perceived as a celebration of British Imperialism.

Over time, many factors affect what is preserved and what is no longer worth keeping; this helps me appreciate the efforts of those who support the preservation of history, regardless of politics and beliefs. The Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology is a good example; it includes exhibits collected from around the world (my favourite is ancient Egypt). This institute is over 300 years old and provides the perfect space to relax; their rooftop restaurant serves a lovely pot of tea accompanied with scones, jam and cream – another English tradition I’m especially thankful for after a big day of exploring.

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TRADIE OF THE MONTH Steve Chatman Clarity Pools Narangba resident and business owner Steve Chatman has been in the pool construction and renovation business all his working life. Steve took a moment to speak to Feature about his journey and his business, Clarity Pools.

How did you begin working in pool construction and renovation?

“A friend offered me a job in the pool building industry when I was eighteen.”

How did Clarity Pools come about?

“After being in the industry for such a long time and being 2IC for my previous employer, five years ago I made the decision to step out and start a pool business of my own, be my own boss and work in the local area.”

What sets Clarity Pools apart from your competitors?

“We are a family-owned business within the local area offering twentysix years of industry experience. Our clients value our advice, customer service and great workmanship.”

What do you love about your job?

“Having the opportunity to create beautiful pools for home owners all over Brisbane. When a person decides to build a pool, they generally do it to bring family and friends together.

Giving a client the end product of the beautiful pool they had envisioned is very satisfying.”

What is your favourite pool design and why?

“Infinity pools, where the natural environment has been blended in with the pool, are my favourite. Whether that be on a canal estate where the end of the pool blends into the water of the canal, or an infinity pool edge that appears to merge with surrounding natural bushland, a welldesigned infinity pool will give off a beautiful view while you are sitting in the pool.”

What advice would you give pool owners wanting to get their pools ready for summer?

“Check your water level and top it up if there is any loss of water. Give it a good clean, check your pump filter and skimmer basket making sure that everything is clean and in good working order, and test your water.”

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Building and Pest Inspections Words: Michael Fawcett-Smith, Raine & Horne

Real Estate Buying or selling a home can be a stressful situation at the best of times. An essential part of the process more often than not is the building and pest inspection.

As a seller, performing a building and pest inspection prior to going on the market can provide you with added peace of mind regarding your property when it comes time to negotiate a sale contract. As a buyer, you want to go into your new property purchase with eyes wide open.

Sellers should use a pre-sale building and pest inspection as an opportunity to fix minor issues and tackle any major ones that may be revealed. For buyers, the primary aim of the pre-purchase building and pest report is to determine whether the new home or investment property is structurally sound and termite free.

It is strongly recommended that buyers be in attendance on the day of the inspection because something written, versus something seen, can be perceived two different ways.

Being present at the inspection also provides you with the opportunity to discuss firsthand with the inspector any issues that may be found at the time, and their severity (as the case may be).

Building and pest reports can be overwhelming to read, but the thing to keep in mind is that you are paying a company to be extremely critical of the property that you are looking to purchase. This is where

Growing Vegetables in Containers Words: Oxmar Properties

Do you have a small home, like an apartment, townhouse or dormitory?

Are you looking for a way to bring a little life into your small space? If so, you should consider growing vegetables in containers! This is a great way to provide yourself with plenty of fresh veggies, even if you do not have a lot of backyard space to plant them.

With the right type of containers, you can make a container garden that fits on any small patio, deck, or even well-lit room. a skilled agent and agency can provide assistance in deciphering the report for you.

Should the report you receive come back unfavourable but you still love the property, the building and pest report can (in some instances) be used to help renegotiate a mutually beneficial outcome, whereby the seller accedes to the necessity for a potential price reduction to facilitate the sale of their property, and the buyer is happy to proceed with the purchase.

There would be nothing worse than going for what you think is a great deal, only to find that the inspector you used missed important information or aspects of the property, so (as with all things), do your research before engaging a Building and Pest Inspector.

The average cost for a combined building and pest inspection is $500 for a standard, 3-bedroom home, and a good Real Estate Agent will have a list of credible Building and Pest Inspectors to recommend.

Pick the Right Spot If you have a little bit of a backyard, it is better to put your container garden in the grassy space you do have to work with. However, it is not impossible to grow your container vegetables on patios and decks. Remember that cement reflects heat, so if you keep your containers on a cement patio, you may need to move them inside during the hot parts of the day when it is very warm outside.

Pick the Right Container You can potentially grow any type of vegetable in a pot, but some will need much larger pots than others. If you want to grow carrots, for example, you will need to provide a very tall, deep pot so these root vegetables can grow. If you grow a plant that needs to climb, your pot will need enough space for a trellis. You can also position a climbing plant near a patio railing, but remember that you will be unable to move it after it starts to grow there. Always choose a container with good drainage holes, or drill some yourself.

Use Starts Instead of Seeds If this will be your first time growing a container garden, do yourself a favour and get a small cutting of a plant or a seedling rather than trying to grow the plant from a seed.

Although this may take some of the fun out of your garden, it can give you better results more quickly, and may help you stay motivated enough to try planting from seeds next time.

Growing from seeds requires a lot of planning ahead of time, so that you start them in the right season.

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Only a Completed Residential Building Inspector can complete pre-purchase building inspections Only a Licensed Pest Controller can complete termite inspections Check your inspector has the correct licence before hiring them!

Visit www.qbcc.qld.gov.au/ licensee-search

These tips can help you get started toward your goal of creating the perfect container garden. Keep them in mind when you are planning your new garden, and remember that you have a lot of room to be creative with this type of home garden, even without much space to work with!

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What’s All This Politically Correct Speak All About?

I don’t know how you feel about what all this politically correct speak is all about, but it leaves me totally bewildered. Whether you are on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or just chatting over a cup of tea, you need to watch your Ps and Qs or someone will be on your case if you step over the line.

So where is the line, and what’s this politically correct speak anyway?

One definition says it’s about not using language or actions that can insult or hurt people who are already experiencing disadvantage or discrimination, and I would have thought that most fair-minded Aussies would accept that.

But it’s how some of us interpret ‘language and actions’ that has me scratching my head. Here are two examples (out of hundreds) of what I mean. Changing the universal greeting of Happy Christmas to Happy Holiday in Australia because nonChristians might feel insulted. Travel to any non-Christian country in the world, and witness how they correctly and enthusiastically use greetings and activities to celebrate their holy days (and by the way, there are usually Christians and other minorities in those countries as well).

Secondly, the elimination in schools of the term blackboards, replacing it with chalkboards, because non-Caucasian people might be offended. The name Father’s Day is

next on the chopping block. Its new name would be ‘Parents’ and Carers’ Day’ according to sources.

SHORT + SHARP: The Unknown

Words: Jayden Johnston

I must be dreaming.

At least, that’s what I’m telling myself. But as I witness the destruction occurring around me, and the only friends that I have falling in front of my eyes, I know that my mind couldn’t conjure up such a horrific vision.

And the creatures. They are the most awful things. They would almost be pretty, or handsome, but such cruelty can ruin even the most attractive of faces. And those eyes. Those soul-sucking eyes, completely devoid of any colour, ready to reach into you and exploit your deepest weaknesses, your most hidden fears. But worst of all, they find your loves, your refuges of happiness. They make sure that you feel every single emotion at once, and use that to grip you, to break you down.

From my hiding place, I view one of them transform, morph hideously, until its eyes shrink in, and the mouth expands, creating an endless pool of darkness. It’s a crevasse, and it is kind of tempting to jump in. But I shake myself free. It can’t be allowed to sense where I am. I watch as my sister is drawn in, because she isn’t seeing what I am seeing, but is somewhere else. It is too late for her now. I can’t do anything, and she turns rigid, falling to the ground and crumbling, into thousands of pieces.

That is enough. These… these things, have been ravaging our world for months. We’ve done so well to escape, moving from place to place, as everyone else around the world slowly evaporates into thin air. We all vowed to ourselves that we would keep fighting, stay alive, outlast the monsters. It isn’t fair. All that hardship, the work that we put in, just to receive the same fate as everyone else.

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More of my friends and family are probably falling behind me, one by one. They’ll be looking at my building, begging for me to leave them, to attempt to prevent the inevitable.

And I won’t be listening. Because maybe there’s a way to kill these things. There has to be. There always is.

Out the back of the house, I spot one them, just lurking, hiding, waiting for any opportunity to strike out at any stragglers.

They’re intelligent, I’ll give them that. But in this scenario, it’s brawn over brains. I grab a plank off the ground and rush at the creature. It starts to transform, but I strike before it can complete its hypnosis.

All my anger and frustration, the pure unbridled rage pours out of me, and I hit it, again and again, until it falls. And even then, I don’t stop. Because you can never be too careful.

But something is off. It’s too quiet. Far too quiet. Quiet is always dangerous. And in this scenario, it means that my friends have stopped screaming. I don’t want to consider the implication of that. I sprint back inside the building and slam the back door shut.

A snarling starts beside me. I raise my plank, as that snarling is joined by another, and another. A light flickers on, and I see nine of them, all staring at me. Their mouths open wide. I know what is about to happen, and I can’t fight all of them.

I think of my sister, my father, my best friend. I dream of a life afterwards.

And I let go.

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He finally pens the PC ‘All species are Puzzle 31 (Hard, difficulty solution. rating 0.62) best friends and no species are better friends than any other’.

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Suduko Puzzle #32

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Dowling says that terms like ‘there’s more than one way to skin a cat’ infers violence towards cats, and ‘has the cat got your tongue?’ stereotypes cats as thieves. Words such as catastrophe, cataclysm, dogmatic, jailbird, fishy and snaky are all politically incorrect; designed to discriminate against our pets and should be avoided in front of pets.

Puzzle 34 (Hard, difficulty rating 0.66)

Puzzle 35 (Hard, difficulty rating 0.66)

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N O R T H Y G R A P E E N M B A R B E R R E A C I N J U R I A A C K B T R B A Y O D E O G R A C E T S W A S D A

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